Paroled felon had pistol with a high-capacity magazine, police say; caught after chase

Updated 10:26 pm, Wednesday, May 8, 2013

Picture of gun and ammunition allegedly seized from suspect in Troy who was the first person in the city to be charged under the NY SAFE Act. (Troy police photo)

Picture of gun and ammunition allegedly seized from suspect in Troy who was the first person in the city to be charged under the NY SAFE Act. (Troy police photo)

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Picture of gun and 13-round magazine allegedly seized from a Troy man who was the first person in the city to be charged under the NY SAFE Act. (Troy police photo)

Picture of gun and 13-round magazine allegedly seized from a Troy man who was the first person in the city to be charged under the NY SAFE Act. (Troy police photo)

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Picture of gun and 13-round magazine allegedly seized from a Troy man who was the first person in the city to be charged under the NY SAFE Act. (Troy police photo)

Picture of gun and 13-round magazine allegedly seized from a Troy man who was the first person in the city to be charged under the NY SAFE Act. (Troy police photo)

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Governor Andrew Cuomo, center, holds a press conference at the Capitol about a bill to broaden the state's definition of banned assault weapons, increase penalties for those convicted of gun crimes and create a statewide registry of assault rifles on Monday Jan. 14, 2013 in Albany, N.Y. Larry Schwartz, Secretary to the Governor, left, and Lt. Gov. Robert Duffy look on at his side. (Lori Van Buren / Times Union)

Governor Andrew Cuomo, center, holds a press conference at the Capitol about a bill to broaden the state's definition of banned assault weapons, increase penalties for those convicted of gun crimes and create a

Scene in the NYS assembly chamber before voting begins on a bill by Governor Andrew Cuomo to broaden the state's definition of banned assault weapons, increase penalties for those convicted of gun crimes and create a statewide registry of assault rifles on Monday Jan. 14, 2013 in Albany, N.Y. (Lori Van Buren / Times Union)

Scene in the NYS assembly chamber before voting begins on a bill by Governor Andrew Cuomo to broaden the state's definition of banned assault weapons, increase penalties for those convicted of gun crimes and

People hold signs during a Turn Albany Upside Down rally at the Capitol on Tuesday, Feb. 12, 2013, in Albany, N.Y. Hundreds of opponents of the stateÃ‚Â’s new gun control law say it infringes on their right to bear arms, criticizing Gov. Andrew Cuomo and legislators, chanting for freedom and taking a collective oath to uphold the constitution.

A 25-year-old man who ran from police officers while carrying a loaded handgun with a high-capacity magazine became the first person to be charged in the city under the SAFE Act, police said.

Raysheem Washington allegedly had a 9mm pistol with a fully loaded 13-round clip when police arrested him after a struggle that injured an officer, Capt. John Cooney said.

The incident began around 10:45 p.m., when police, who earlier had received a call about shots being fired near Jefferson and 3rd streets, saw three men matching a description of the suspects around 2nd and Madison streets, Cooney said.

Two of the suspects were taken into custody, but Washington allegedly ran. An officer caught him and the two fought, Cooney said. The officer's hand was broken.

Washington was charged with resisting arrest, obstruction of governmental administration, marijuana possession and criminal possession of a weapon.

A paroled felon, Washington cannot legally own the handgun and would have been charged criminally regardless of the SAFE Act, Cooney said. Washington was to be arraigned in Troy City Court.